Runs on the incredibly optimized Evolution Engine. It can be heavy in open-world areas and CPU-limited in horde modes with many enemies, but generally runs well on a wide range of hardware.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 338 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 315 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 206 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is 327% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 417% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti sets the FPS ceiling at all 1440p settings, 4k (medium/high/ultra), while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1080p settings, 4k low.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1065.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 338 FPS, equivalent to 0.32 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.694 fps/$ | 0.555 fps/$ | 0.429 fps/$ | 0.317 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.592 fps/$ | 0.498 fps/$ | 0.388 fps/$ | 0.296 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.273 fps/$ | 0.256 fps/$ | 0.216 fps/$ | 0.193 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1440p medium, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti sets the ceiling at about 581 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 676 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 14% (FPS gap: 95 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 4/12.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 2080 Ti stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 14% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 14% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 417% above and your GPU is 327% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti can run Warframe smoothly up to 4k achieving around 206 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 327% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 417% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1065.38 ($465.38 CPU + $600 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti for around $799 (Rank #248 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Warframe, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Warframe does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Warframe requires at minimum a Core i7-860 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 650 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 1050 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 2080 Ti both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Warframe FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
